Wander secures $50M to scale AI-powered luxury rentals

With over 1,000 properties and a vision for 300,000 more, Wander aims to redefine short-term stays through premium homes and its proprietary WanderOS platform

Luxury short-term rental platform Wander has secured $50 million in Series B funding, led by QED Investors and Fifth Wall. The funding will accelerate its global expansion and deepen investment in its proprietary AI operating system, WanderOS. CEO John Andrew Entwistle described the raise as a pivotal moment, reinforcing Wander’s mission to deliver consistent, hotel-quality experiences across a growing network of premium homes.

Key takeaways

• Series B total: $50 million, with participation from QED Investors, Fifth Wall, Redpoint Ventures, Starwood, Breyer Capital, and others.
• Core focus: Expansion of Wander’s premium rental footprint and further development of its AI-powered operating system, WanderOS.
• Current scale: Over 1,000 properties; aims to scale toward 300,000+ homes globally.
• Strategic positioning: Combines luxury inventory, strong branding, and proprietary tech to streamline a fragmented short-term rental market.
• Previous funding: $7M seed in 2021, $20M Series A in 2022.

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